Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 2011
Model Saf-t-liner C2 made in 2011 by Thomas Built Buses got 5 investigations there are 12 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: equipment, exterior lighting and suspension. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V359000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 02/16/2010 to 07/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 727 | 07/29/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/19/2011 | 07/19/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from february 16, 2010, through july 7, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is associated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-340. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V468000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/05/2006 to 05/24/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 2935 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/08/2010 | 10/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V226000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 05/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 06/29/2012 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 12V225000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 11/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 890 | 06/28/2012 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V222000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 6828 | 05/20/2011 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/06/2011 | 04/06/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V177000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/19/2005 to 04/16/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6669 | 05/27/2011 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/30/2010 | 04/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V246000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/16/2009 to 05/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/07/2010 | 06/08/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recall certain model year 2001 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from april 16, 2009 through may 10, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. the reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corpoation free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 27, 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-579.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V486000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/17/2009 to 12/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 294 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/2010 | 10/14/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. the weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about december 10, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V058000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 02/15/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/23/2010 | 02/23/2010 | 571 | 222 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. seat cushion hinge tolerance may allow the cushion to slip laterally causing the latch striker to become disengaged from the seat frame. once the seat cushion becomes unlatched it can be lifted with less force than required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash or sudden maneuver, the seat cushion may unlatch exposing the seat frame to the vehicle's occupants possibly resulting in injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, , 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-571.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V461000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/05/2004 to 11/25/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2631 | 12/22/2009 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses built on fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 15, 2004 through november 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' campaign number is fl-569.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V100000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 05/10/2007 to 01/08/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 9588 | 05/17/2010 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/16/2010 | 03/16/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007, through january 8, 2010. the reed switch used to detect the position of the air operated front entrance door may malfunction causing warning lights and the crossing arm to operate improperly during student loading and unloading. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-574.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V458000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 06/01/2007 to 09/28/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 3739 | 02/18/2010 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from june 1, 2007 through september 28, 2009. fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. damaged fasteners will be replaced. repairs will be made free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dailmer trucks campaign number is fl-567.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-54-16 | 06/01/2011 | 10039276 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-16 | 06/01/2011 | 10039276 | Daimler trucks: a wiring modification is required when replacing the chassis module. chassis moduel replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SF-435A | 10/01/2010 | 10037207 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SF-435A | 10/01/2010 | 10037207 | Freightliner service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. certain vehicles with webasto heater plumbing may have two hoses installed incorrectly. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-49-3 | 01/01/2009 | 10032678 | Thomas built: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come on, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. saf-t-liner cs model. no model years listed. *pe | 04/28/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SF-443-AB | 04/01/2011 | 10039658 | Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the serpentine belt may be too long causing tensioner problems. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| SF-443-AB | 04/01/2011 | 10039658 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-49-3 | 01/01/2009 | 10032678 | Thomas built: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come on, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. saf-t-liner cs model. no model years listed. *pe | 04/28/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 54-15 | 02/01/2011 | 10038164 | Daimler trucks: there is a new headlamp bulb socket for vehicles. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| 54-15 | 02/01/2011 | 10038164 | Ready | 06/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SF-434A | 11/01/2010 | 10037421 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SF-434A | 11/01/2010 | 10037421 | Daimler trucks: service campaign to inspect the surge tank drain hose and possibly re-route it. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-20-6 | 06/01/2011 | 10039275 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-20-6 | 06/01/2011 | 10039275 | Daimler trucks: thomas built buses may have surge tank leaks from splits or cracks in the tank seams. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-42-2 | 01/01/2008 | 10032686 | Thomas built: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the wet/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-00, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. no mo | 04/28/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SB-42-2 | 01/01/2008 | 10032686 | Thomas built: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the wet/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-00, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. no mo | 04/28/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| SB-31-1 | 12/01/2010 | 10036668 | Thomas built: six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five-piece welded crossmembers, alligator crossmembers, and c channel welded crossmembers used with steel frame rails. no model yea | 04/08/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| TSB-42-4 | 08/01/2010 | 10034807 | Thomas built buses: air line and hose rubbing. several air lines and hoses are rubbing brackets and other chassis components in the engine compartment. no model years are listed. *pe | 01/12/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| SB-31-1 | 12/01/2010 | 10036668 | Thomas built: six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five-piece welded crossmembers, alligator crossmembers, and c channel welded crossmembers used with steel frame rails. no model yea | 04/08/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-01 | 05/01/2011 | 10039618 | Freightliner: the instructions to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-01 | 05/01/2011 | 10039618 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| GI-54-9 | 09/01/2011 | 10041593 | Thomas bus: windshield wipers malfunctions causing the wipers to have an unintended cycle. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||
| PE10003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/20/2010 | 04/05/2010 | Inoperative 8-Way Warning Lamps | 10V100000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet stating they had experienced warning lamps failing upon opening the front entrance door. after completing their evaluation, daimler trucks north america, the parent company of freightliner and thomas built buses, decided to conduct a safety recall to replace the reed switch on the front entrance door with a more robust switch. all repairs will be made by thomas built buses dealers and direct warranty customers. the action taken by daimler and thomas built buses resolves this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V178000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V177000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/20/2010 | 04/05/2010 | Inoperative 8-Way Warning Lamps | 10V100000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet stating they had experienced warning lamps failing upon opening the front entrance door. after completing their evaluation, daimler trucks north america, the parent company of freightliner and thomas built buses, decided to conduct a safety recall to replace the reed switch on the front entrance door with a more robust switch. all repairs will be made by thomas built buses dealers and direct warranty customers. the action taken by daimler and thomas built buses resolves this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||
| PE09050 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/07/2009 | 01/07/2010 | REAR SPRING TRAILING ARM BOLT LOOSE | 09V458000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was informed by two school bus fleets that they had found loose bolts on the rear suspension trailing arms of the air ride suspension on several of their buses. odi visited the local dealer and confirmed the loose bolts.if these bolts fail and separate, the rear suspension can shift, allowing the rear end housing to move forward or backward.this could have a detrimental impact on vehicle control.in late november2009, daimlerfiled a safety recall (09v-458) outlining theirremedy program.daimler will inspect and torque all the rear suspension fasteners as needed.a copy of the recall notification is attached. the action taken by daimler resolves this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||